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Expert Insights on the X-Force Threat Intelligence Index

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Top insights are in from this year’s IBM Security X-Force Threat Intelligence Index, but what do they mean? Three IBM Security X-Force experts share their thoughts on the implications of the most pressing cybersecurity threats, and offer guidance for what organizations can do to better protect themselves. Moving Left of Boom: Early Backdoor Detection Andy […]

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Roundup: Health Care Data Breaches and Defenses in the News

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Health care data continues to be a prime target for cyber attacks. Cybersecurity Ventures predicts the health care industry will fall victim to two to three times more cyber attacks in 2021 than other industries. Successful cyber attacks compromise both patient safety and the public’s trust. But why, exactly, is health care such an attractive […]

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Challenges and Opportunities to Close the Cybersecurity Gap in the Financial Services Industry

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For the financial services industry, being transparent and demonstrating a mature, integrated business and security model is critical to build trust in today’s evolving threat landscape.

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Global Cyber Intelligence Maven Limor Kessem Is a Guiding Light for Women in Security

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Limor Kessem studied microbiology in school and planned to open a naturopathy clinic. She’s now one of IBM Security’s top cyber intelligence experts and a dedicated role model for women in security.

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How ‘Mini CEO’ Laurene Hummer Engineers Better Identity and Access Management

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Laurene Hummer used to answer society’s big energy questions. Now she’s helping you access your applications more easily as the “mini CEO” of IBM Security’s identity and access management offering.

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How Former Bomb Disposal Expert and Lighting Designer Shaked Vax Pivoted Toward a Cybersecurity Career

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Shaked Vax dismantles bombs and created light shows for rock stars before starting his cybersecurity career. Now he’s leading IBM Trusteer’s move into frictionless identity management.

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How Allison Ritter Puts Security Lessons Into Action With Her Flare for Drama

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A love of the visual arts and a passion for drama brought Allison Ritter to the IBM X-Force Command Center. She channels these passions to create engaging, interactive security lessons for clients.

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How Alex Rombak Uses His Hospitality Background to Provide Top Tier Technical Support

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Alex Rombak has heard your jokes about tech support, and he doesn’t mind. He knows the important role he plays in supply chain security, supporting financial institutions when things go wrong.

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How Tomer Agayev Fights Financial Fraud Through Curiosity, Suspicion and Education

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As threat research team lead at Trusteer, Tomer guards the gateway to both known and unknown threats and passes along his insights to help banking customers protect themselves from social engineering.

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